This is street realism through rhymes, beats, and rhythm /
I'm on a daily quest in search of peace and wisdom /
Observing while fools would rather speak than listen /
I'm everyday people, same time, I'm uniquely different

08. Play Ya Position

[FenaxiZ]
Future kings, stand straight, hold your head, and take note
Wisom is worth much more than your weight in gold
You see cars, jewels, clothes and can’t wait to be old
But that’s a long way to go, you’re only a kid once
For everything, there’s a time and a place, a season
There’s a reason behind your mistakes, you gotta learn from ’em
So look forward, don’t dwell on the past
Take steps in the now, play and rest for awhile
At times, I know the world can seem scary, well
I ain’t about to fill your head with them fairy tales
It’s drugs, diseases, and some evil policemen
But you’ll beat the odds given, believe you’re God’s children
And stay healthy, prioritize, live your life
To be your own man, earn respect, pick your fights
So just ’cause you hold heavy weight in your hand
It don’t make you a man, walk away if you can
If not, don’t underestimate what the opponent’ll do
Never hesitate when you face that moment of truth
See, the strong will survive, on that note
Keep the weak out your clique, they tag along for the ride
But play close to the side while your back’s up on the wall
So only catch those you know would catch you when you fall
And the heart breaks but don’t let the pain destroy you
When you find your queen, you’ll need love to remain loyal

[Chorus – scratched]
“Play your position”

[FenaxiZ]
Future queens, listen up, and pay close attention
What I gotta say is for your own protection
You think you’ve heard it all like, don’t get pregnant
But this song’s more about knowing your direction
From day one, you was taught play dumb
Clean, cook, and bake, duh, it’s how you look with make-up
But make-up don’t make you, you’ll shine with your face true
Besides, they only smile to the fake you
And, being a man, it’s hardly expected
That I can understand your perspective
For even one second, but yo, all I can offer
Are the values I expect to instill in my daughter
Independence, responsibility, strength, respect
Good instincts, and above all, a sense of self
When you find your passion, chase it, and potential
Don’t waste it, study hard, draw a plan, don’t trace it
On your journey through life, choose your friends wisely
Listen to your heart, but don’t ignore what the eyes see
Worse comes to worst, wipe your tears, fight your fears
Take comfort in the fact you had the right ideas
You young, have fun, but in the club, when you grinding
Be careful, ’cause dudes got one thing in mind
And it’s a lot left unsaid, I been there, done that
The present is a gift so it’s yours to unwrap